I am fairly new to cake design, and I wanted to create a blog that would help other cake newbies like myself. I wanted to put all this valuable information that I had accumulated into one place, so others wouldn't have to go searching all over the net for it like I did. So, here it is. I hope this information helps you as much as it has me. Don't be afraid to e-mail me if you would like to share some of your wisdom with me as well. I look forward to it.

Notice my contact info to the right, if you want to contact me with any questions. I would also like to say that I do attempt to give credit where credit is due. I do not make any claims to cakes in my blog except the ones in my slideshow. If I show a cake I will try to post some type of identifer with it, however, if I don't know who posted the cake it is impossible for me to do that. I am only using the cake to illustrate a specific technique.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Sculpting website just "lovely" for the cake designer

I on occasion like to put sculpted figures on my cakes. I will be the first to admit that sometimes I lack a creative mind in this area. Oh, I can come up with the ideas with what I would like to put on the cake, but I am not always the best at the intricate details of the figures. So, I was looking for a tool to guide me, you know, maybe some type of tutorial to shed some light on my short-comings in figurine making. Well, I came across a website that I simply must share with you. It has the most wonderful tutorials for figurines that I have come across yet.

The name of this website is Lovely Tutorials. I will warn you in advance that the website is in Russian, but you can still get the general idea from the photos presented on the page. The website operator works in polymer clays, but the same techniques can be applied to fondant figures (you may need to mix in some gumpaste for some figures). I found many different figures that I would like to give a try.

So, if you are not good at the fine details, slip over to this website. You may find something to help you. I just love the little frog figures. You can also find some good figures on Pinterest as well. If you aren't a member on Pinterest, and would like an invite let me know. Just send me an email, and I see if I can't help you get up and running.

Recipe of the Month

Chocolate Modeling Clay

14 ounces Candy Melts or Chocolate Melts

1/3 Cup Corn Syrup

Melt Candy Melts following package directions. Add corn syrup and stir to blend. Turn out mixture onto waxed paper and let set at room temperature to dry. Wrap well and store at room temperature until needed. CandyClay handles best if hardened overnight.

To Tint: CandyClay may be tinted using WiltonCandy or Icing Color. Knead in color until well blended.

To Use: CandyClay will be very hard at the start; knead a small portion at a time until workable. If CandyClay gets too soft, set aside at room temperature or refrigerate briefly. When rolling out CandyClay, sprinkle work surface with cornstarch to prevent sticking; roll to approximately 1/8 in. thickness.

To Store: Prepared CandyClay will last for several weeks at room temperature in a well-sealed container.

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About Me

I graduated from River View High School in 1981. I got married in 1989 to my first true love. I had 2 beautiful daughters...Katelyn and Shelby. My husband had 3 children from a previous marriage...Shannon, Amanda, and Cory. We now have 8 wonderful grandchildren, but we think there will be more. I love them all.